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E94 KDL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE94 KDL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,097 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working missing (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,973 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 119,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 119,667 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,671 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2013 112,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 109,387 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,181 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 96,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel gap between wheel and arch smaller than nearside rear wheel gap suspect axle bearing failing unable to get play

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,817 miles

nearside headlight condensated

slight blow from centre box

slight water leak from radiator at air bleed bung

small corrosion holes under windscreen on either side

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,166 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 87,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 85,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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E94 KDL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E94 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E94 KDL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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